Explorer 2000 - Automatic Transmission 5R55E

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Netman@Worldstage.com - 03 Nov 2007 18:22 GMT

My Explorer 2000 EB has 5R55E automatic transmission. I have about 140K miles
on the vehicle.

For the last few weeks I have noticed that the transmission does NOT shift
smoothly when shifting up out of 2 nd gear, it usually happens when starting
after the vehicle is un-used for 6 hours or so, once the vehicle is on the road
for 20 minutes or so, this problem goes away.

The fluid and filter were changed about 18 months ago as a matter of maintenance
(no issues). About one year ago I had the same problem develop suddenly and for
the first time, I added a container of trans fluid conditioner and it went
away. The vehicle is well maintained and there are no other issues. I do not
want to keep adding conditioners without having some understanding as to what am
I dealing with.

Please advise.

Thanks

Matt

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Allan Williams - 03 Nov 2007 23:58 GMT

Have you had it scanned for codes? It may be the "2-3 flare" issue common
on the 5R55E. There is a Ford TSB on a repair but you need to rebuild the
tranny to do it (any decent tranny shop should know about it). Lots of info
on the net about this one, here are some good links:

http://www.zjstech.net/~library/1844/5r55e%20flare.pdf

Rebuild it yourself (yikes!):
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140987&page=3
http://www.transmissionspecialty.com/announcements/37947-11K.pdf

Al

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Netman@Worldstage.com - 04 Nov 2007 01:28 GMT

Thanks Al

The 'Check Engine' light never came on.

I have a device that I can attach to OBDII connector and it can dynamically
monitor for any trouble codes, even if transient.

Reading through the links, what I have understood is that it is a leaky Solenoid
#2 that delays upshift into 3rd gear.

I am in eastern PA, anyone has any recommendation for a reliable tranny
rebuilder and a guess at the cost ?

How urgent is the repair ?

Thanks

Matt

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|Have you had it scanned for codes? It may be the "2-3 flare" issue common
|on the 5R55E. There is a Ford TSB on a repair but you need to rebuild the
|tranny to do it (any decent tranny shop should know about it). Lots of info
|on the net about this one, here are some good links:

|Al
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Al Williams - 05 Nov 2007 16:24 GMT

The lack of codes may indicate this isn't your issue, but at high mileage I
would get it diagnosed. Another thing to verifiy is that you use Mercon V
tranny fluid ONLY. Don't use lesser oils or "conditioners". You may want
to replace all of the tranny oil when you get it diagnosed if they used the
wrong kind.

Not sure how urgent, although you could be stranded if it goes. I really
don't know more that what I've read about (my 5R55E is still going
thankfully). I would phone around the tranny shops and see if they know
about the issue, maybe check more on the "RangerStation" forum for more
advice.

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